Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Recruitment 2026 has been officially issued for filling up one post of Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical) on deputation basis. As per the notification dated 17.03.2026, applications are invited from eligible officers holding analogous posts or officers holding the post of Superintending Engineer or equivalent posts in the Mechanical Engineering discipline in Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies. The post carries a scale of pay of Rs.80,000–2,20,000.
Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Recruitment 2026 specifies that candidates must have three years of regular service in the feeder grade of Superintending Engineer or equivalent post in the scale of pay Rs.60000–180000 in the Mechanical Engineering discipline. The recruitment will be carried out on deputation basis and selection will be made based on merit. The benchmark for selection will be overall grading in Annual Confidential Reports not below “Very Good”.
Under Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Recruitment 2026, the essential educational qualification is a degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules enclosed as Annexure-I.
Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Recruitment 2026 requires applications to be submitted in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) through proper channel. Applications must be forwarded along with attested copies of APARs/ACRs for the last five years, educational qualification certificates, No Objection Certificate, undertaking, vigilance clearance, and certificates from the Head of Office.
Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Recruitment 2026 states that the last date for receipt of applications is 15.05.2026, and the crucial date for determining eligibility will be 01.06.2026. Applicants must have more than three years of service left before retirement on the date of appointment. Applications received after the due date or without required documents will not be considered.
Cochin Port Authority Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview